New Fighting Ship Named For Halsey
New Fighting Ship Named For Halsey
Clip: 362245_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1713
Original Film: 036-061-03
HD: N/A
Location: San Francisco, California
Timecode: 00:26:17 - 00:27:08
The 'USS Halsey', a guided missile frigate, is commissioned in San Francisco. It is named for famed 'Bull' Halsey who routed and destroyed the Japanese fleet in campaigns during World War II. San Francisco, California The USS 'guided missile frigate' Halsey. MS - The Navy's big brass embarking on to the ship. MS - All the sailors and officers are aboard deck and there's an audience in attendance for the dedication off the ship seated in chairs on deck. MS - "Bull" Halsey standing at the podium addressing the officers, sailors and guest. MS - Sailor raising the American Flag.